I logged in as root, then ran the User setup program from the dock to create a new user 'gf'. It finally asked me if I wanted to retain /Users/gf which was already there and I of course said yes, retain it. Seems to be working.

I logged in as root, then ran the User setup program from the dock to create a new user 'gf'. It finally asked me if I wanted to retain /Users/gf which was already there and I of course said yes, retain it. Seems to be working.

Just saw this that is good to know!
The instructions in tjl config wipe the NetInfo but leave the user info which you set back up in host config but I'm not sure if it will create duplicate services if named the same or if there would need to be a merge command , I'm guessing Brian is correct. Best regards Rob Blessin_________________Rob Blessin President computerpowwow ebay sales@blackholeinc.comhttp://www.blackholeinc.com
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I logged in as root, then ran the User setup program from the dock to create a new user 'gf'. It finally asked me if I wanted to retain /Users/gf which was already there and I of course said yes, retain it. Seems to be working.

Usually, when 'gf' merges with 'root', it leaves all stuff it owns in the /Users/gf folder. That's when the root folder starts to accumulate lots of new stuff it doesn't need. Sometimes, it's more organized and you'd see a /Users/wife folder. Note that on those times when such happens, then you won't be able to create another 'gf' user, because there will be resource conflicts with the 'wife' user.